Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAG320N

The Linksys WAG320N router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The Linksys WAG320N

To get started configuring the Linksys WAG320N WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Linksys WAG320N, follow our Linksys WAG320N Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WAG320N

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

router setup — This is the *setup* page from your Linksys WAG320N router.

Starting on the Basic Setup page of the Linksys WAG320N router, click the option at the top, in gray, labeled Wireless.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WAG320N

wifi wireless — This is the *wifi setup* page from your Linksys WAG320N router.

This should direct you to the Basic Wireless Settings page. Here if you choose the radio button labeled Wi-Fi Protected Setup it will take you to the WPS page. We do not recommend using WPS. Disable any WPS setting if possible. Learn why in our What is WPS Guide.

Go ahead and click the radio button labeled Manual near the top of the page. This takes you to a page like the one you see above.

First, set the Wireless Radio Band to 2.4GHz Wireless for the most coverage.

Leave the Network Mode at B/G/N-Mixed.

Next is the Network Name (SSID). This is the name you give your network so that you can identify it later on. It's not important what is entered here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our guide titled How to Change your Wireless Name.

When you have finished with these things, click the option of Save Settings.

Then at the top of the page click the link at the top of the page labeled Wireless Security.

router wifi security wireless — This is the *wifi security* page from your Linksys WAG320N router.

On this new page, use the drop down box labeled Security Mode to choose the option of WPA2 Personal. To learn why this is the best option read our guide titled WEP vs. WPA.

Next is the Encryption. Choose AES from the drop down list here.

Below that is the Passphrase. This is the password you use to gain access to your network. We recommend using at least 14-20 characters combining letters, numbers, and symbols. Learn more tips in our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Click the Save Settings button before you exit.

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WAG320N

Other Linksys WAG320N Guides

WiFi Terms

Wireless Name

Wireless Password

Wireless Channel

Encryption

Login To The Linksys WAG320N

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WAG320N

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WAG320N

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

Other Linksys WAG320N Info